Overview

G2 Energy is looking for an experienced Project Manager specialising in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role is for a Major Projects Director to oversee the implementation of a multi-gigawatt portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage, coach, mentor and develop team members to enhance personal growth, technical skills and knowledge.
• Responsible for approving the scope of works, the plan and the target cost for each element of the project the PM is assigned to.
• Provide clear leadership to the project team and control the activities of the team against budget.
• Accountable for ensuring safe management and system of work are deployed by all personnel involved on the project and establishing effective controls of the site construction activities.
• Seek ways of optimising the resource plan in conjunction with other senior managers. Drive performance, actively seeking to improve and optimise delivery methods. Provide a professional and consistent approach for the management and execution of major projects.
• To work alongside and provide direct support to the commercial team to ensure robust project cost controls, managing the profit and loss to agreed margins.
• Own the Major Projects company procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish working relationships with senior client representatives to ensure delivery of projects efficiently.
• Carry out site inspections as appropriate and agree benchmarks on quality.
• Manage safety, health and environmental matters proactively in accordance with the business policy statement, corporate guidelines and statutory legislation. Conduct regular safety audits and assist in preparation of risk assessments, method statements and investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Produce regular reports to the G2 SLT with documentation including key performance indicators and a summary of progress with business objectives.
• Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote an enthusiastic SHE culture. Manage safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel. HSQE Champion.
• Ensure company HR policies and procedures are implemented within the function and direct reports are regularly reviewed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in project management, with at least 5 years dedicated to managing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
• Experience in line management, supervising and leading a team of Project Managers.
• Proven track record delivering multiple grid-scale projects concurrently and managing complex workloads and competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of all facets of Project Management including performance monitoring.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.
• Extensive experience in project management with formal training and/or qualifications in project management.
• Minimum 5 years Electrical experience within project management on 132 kV networks.
• Electrical Qualification (HNC/HND minimum) with a degree in electrical engineering or related discipline desirable.
• Experience with SAP to 33kV desirable.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills; self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate staff to meet tight deadlines.
• Supportive team player with the ability to positively interact with both technical and commercially oriented staff, possibly outside own area of expertise.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Versatile, adaptable, willing to learn and impart skills to others.
• Demonstrate impeccable ethical and moral behaviour, with integrity and strong character.